Ebay's c230 turbo kit.

[hatuey917]

Has anyone already tried out this turbo kit???

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-C-SLK-230-slk230-Kompressor-turbo-kit-system_W0QQitemZ260358664250QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item260358664 250&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A131 8

[Logic]

looks pretty cool , but you have to think of all the other factors that go into this set up. 3800 for the turbo set up and lets say you pay 2000 for labor to install it. your into almost 6k other factors will be added torgue to the tranny would mean potential problems , not to say there will be but its going to happen. depending on the shape on your block , is it going to handle the added boost or is it going to have to rebuild . about now your almost into a price of a c43 . so the way i see it, it would be cool and all but my money would be in a newer car like a c43 .

[Pagz]

"Remove that limited screwed up 4PSI supercharger & replace it with a more powerful ZONDER TURBO system up to 20 PSI boost. Turbo systems use flow and exhaust pressure instead of a belt driven pulley . The Turbo is more efficient at generating horsepower and torque. Higher Boost is easily achieved. Turbo systems can increase gas mileage compared to stock mpg numbers because they make the engine more efficient and don't take power from the engine to make power. Turbo systems are more reliable than belt-driven superchargers because there are fewer mechanical and moving parts. The Turbo power delivery is far smoother than the on off boost kompressor. And what makes this kit undeniable is the Tuning that comes with it. No Turbo kit can be accomplished without the knowledge of expert tuning. And the piggyback computer that comes with this kit, has hundreds of hours of proven drivability. This specific Mercedes 230 kit Includes 16G turbo , manifold, Front mount intercooler,intercooler piping,intercooler connectors, clamps, high flow fuel pump, larger Fuel injectors, fueling computer, blow off valve, Iridium spark plugs, water hoses & fittings, oil pressure line & drain to the turbo, heat shielding, downpipe, Alternator relocation bracket, accessory belt, intake & more ! You shall also have all my photo's of installing this kit. The pictures make for a shorter installation time. I only have one kit. Talk to me about the kit & PAYMENT before you Buy. Get it before it's"



Interesting write up...sounds very ebay...aimed at the guy who has no idea what there getting into...lol

-"Upto 20psi boost"
...is this actually what it runs?...or is this some figure he just popped in there to make it sound good?...at 20psi you wouldnt want to run 91 and you would need to be concerned with stock internals.

-"Turbo systems are more reliable than belt-driven superchargers"
imo Not always the case.

-"they make the engine more efficient and don't take power from the engine to make power."
Wrong,they create backpressure,which equates to pumping losses.And the fact the C230K is in essence a F/I N/A motor means the cams are setup to run scavenging on the exhaust,what happens when you install alot more backpressure?.


Kit looks like it doesnt come with downpipe or any other turbine back exhaust related parts.
plumbing layout is poor and the turbo looks like its on a chronic angle most turbos generally need to be installed within a 15 degree plane from the horizontal.

Overall 3800 isnt that expensive if its had "100's of hours" of tune time but i would want to have seen dyno runs and evidence that it runs as smooth as they claim at part throttle situations.

Cost vs power vs reliability vs stress vs time vs gurlfriend definitly best to just go with C43/36 or any performance based Car.

Paul